Nathan Magnuson

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Leadership Lessons from My Time in the Military

Nathan Magnuson

From time to time, I’m asked how my military experience informed my leadership. ” You might be a new soldier with his first leadership assignment or a new executive getting thrown off the deep end. One of the great dichotomies of leadership is trying to balance the need for positive relationships and positive results.

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The 5 SOF Truths of Leadership

Nathan Magnuson

Army’s Special Operations Forces (SOF) community. Some of our hardcore “green beret” colleagues operated as independent 4 man teams conducting unconventional warfare operations. My role in Civil Affairs had more to do with liaising with and advising local civilian leadership in foreign areas.

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Critical First, Comprehensive Later

Nathan Magnuson

One day when I was still working in a corporate role during the pandemic, I had a rather unique leadership class experience. As our business operations continue to move to society’s new post-pandemic normal (*knock on wood*), the conversation about effective organizational support continues to evolve.

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How to Deliver a Leadership Event that Sticks

Nathan Magnuson

I’m constantly surprised at what passes for “leadership training” these days. Then I remember that most leaders work in business operations and their involvement is often extracurricular. Investing in a leadership event shouldn’t happen on a whim. Leadership events are a big deal.

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9 Leadership Themes for the New Year

Nathan Magnuson

I believe that’s true when it comes to leadership effectiveness as well. If you haven’t thought much about it, I’d like to share some of my leadership themes for the new year. But as we gain experience, we start to operate from habit rather than creativity. Make your contribution your #1 concern.

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Leadership Profile: Dale Carnegie | Thoughts for the Everyday Leader

Nathan Magnuson

Home / Leadership Profiles / Leadership Profile: Dale Carnegie. Leadership Profile: Dale Carnegie. Ironically, I had to travel to the opposite side of the globe before I invested the time to read what I have since considered the greatest leadership book of all-time: Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People.

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The Day an Exec Showed Me Up

Nathan Magnuson

I worked with an incredible operator who went out of his way to help me build my network with the corporate staff. Character Influence Leadership character leadership character Mark Miller servant leadership serving The Heart of Leadership winning' Through one of the […].